AWS EC2 instances: launch more than 1 of a particular type?

Part 1 (2018)
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I was experimenting with a p2.xlarge instance in Oregon, and want to try the fastai AMI (ami-5f2fe427) now. Are folks able to launch more than one instance of the specified type? Wondering if I should stop the one running before or request for a instance limit increase.

Launch Failed
You have requested more instances (2) than your current instance limit of 1 allows for the specified instance type. Please visit http://aws.amazon.com/contact-us/ec2-request to request an adjustment to this limit.

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I believe that the instance needs to be terminated (not just stopped) in order for you to launch another one with an instance limit of 1. I would try to request an increase in the limit if you want to launch multiple instances.

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Thanks, I’ve terminated my earlier p2 instance now, and I’ve requested for more instances, just in case.